So, the theme for 2014 is going to be less stuff, more efficiency, and more time for family and friends. I am the keeper of the stuff at my house and I’m tired of having so much to pick up, clean, and take care of. So, I’m getting rid of it. If it’s not essential and we don’t love it, then it’s gone. (It’s also my secret plan to fund a fabulous girls weekend to Boston this summer!)
One of the areas I want to work on is my kitchen and menu planning.
I started by reading this awesome blog which helped me declutter my kitchen. I now have one section of counter-top that is completely free!! I even put away 3 appliances (toaster, bread machine, and food processor) by cleaning out my cabinets. I LOVE it. I used to think my mom was crazy for not keeping her toaster out, but as it turns out, she is not.
Also, I want a menu plan. The problem is that I hate to menu plan. Yep, HATE it. For some reason it thoroughly stresses me out. I finally decided that if I was going to have a menu and put in on my (newly cleaned off) fridge then it should at least be cute. It is. And I’m going to share it with you. It’s pretty much the luckiest day of your life. 😉
Chalkboard Menu – blank (a pdf that you can print and fill in weekly)
Menu Ideas (a word doc that you can edit to include your family favorites)
I used a white colored pencil to start with, but I think I’m going to need a white/silver marker. How sad, I guess a trip to the office supply store is in order. (Said in total sarcasm because a trip to the office supply store sounds like a great day to me.)
Please prepare yourself to be completely annoyed by my upcoming pursuit of less stuff and the fact that I might try to convince you to do the same. 😉
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What are 10 things you could eliminate from your kitchen TODAY???
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